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Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) · 1 day ago

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is seeking a Government Information Specialist to manage the release and referral of records in response to Freedom of Information and Privacy Act requests. The role involves processing personnel security records, ensuring compliance with disclosure regulations, and providing customer service related to information requests.

GovernmentSecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Independently process requests for personnel security records

Review responsive records, withholding information that is exempt from disclosure according to applicable FOIA, Privacy, and other regulations

Provide response to individuals and other government agencies regarding actions taken

Provide customer service by addressing inquiries from internal and external requesters, their representatives, and other Federal agencies about FOI/PA procedures and processes

Perform records management activities for closed cases, including maintaining a records inventory

Qualification

FOIA complianceRecords managementData analysisCustomer serviceCommunication skills

Required

Must be a US citizen

Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered

This is a Drug Testing designated position

Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601

Work Schedule: Full Time

Overtime: Occasionally

Tour of Duty: Flexible

PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt

Financial Disclosure: Not Required

Telework Eligibility: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations

If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-11 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility

Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience

Specialized Experience Includes: Researching, analyzing, and evaluating data for response to requests for information made by first parties, third parties, or other government entities

Researching information systems and/or record sets to locate documents responsive to requests for information

Reviewing responsive records, identifying information that is not releasable, drafting response correspondence to requesters, and assembling release packages

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level